The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Samyang 85mm F1.4 and the Samsung 85mm F1.4 ED SSA for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Samsung 85mm F1.4 ED SSA is the longer of the two lenses at 92mm. The Samyang 85mm F1.4 with a length of 75mm, is 17mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Samsung 85mm F1.4 ED SSA also has a larger diameter of 79mm compared to the Samyang 85mm F1.4's 78mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Samyang 85mm F1.4 weighs 539g, which means it is 175g (24%) lighter than the Samsung 85mm F1.4 ED SSA which has a weight of 714g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Prime Lenses in Samsung NX Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Lenses in Samsung NX Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Samyang 85mm F1.4 has a filter size of 72mm whereas the Samsung 85mm F1.4 ED SSA has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Samyang 85mm F1.4:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Samsung 85mm F1.4 ED SSA:
Lens Mounts
Both the Samyang 85mm F1.4 and the Samsung 85mm F1.4 ED SSA has the same Samsung NX lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Samsung NX lenses are Samsung NX500, Samsung NX1 and Samsung NX3000.
Samyang 85mm F1.4 is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Four Thirds, Pentax KAF, Sony Alpha and Sony E mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
85mm and the fastest aperture of
F1.4.